DAY 2 - YANGTZE CRUISE
Sail at 5:00AM - American Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner On Board
Shore Excursion 9:30am - 12:00pm
Hospitality Coffee / Tea Service
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Shennong Stream
After the ship docks at Xirangkou Pier (at the entrance to Shennong Stream), guests change to ferry boats to sail into Shennong Stream, passing the first two gorges, namely Longchang Gorge and Parrot Gorge and then turn into Mianzhu Gorge (or Bamboo Gorge), one of the virgin tributaries of Shennong Stream. After sailing on Mianzhu Gorge for 10 minutes, you will see the crystal water and guests will change to the pea-shaped sampan boats with a boatman tracking and rowing their way in the narrow and beautiful gorge. You'll experience as well the traditional techniques of those trackers as they will show you their expertise in pea-boat navigation.
Shore Excursion 2:30pm - 3:30pm
![]() | Shi Bao Zhai
It is a gem of Chinese architecture. From afar, the protruding 220-meter hill on the north bank can appear to resemble a jade seal, and is so named. Once disembark for the Shibaozhai shore excursion, guests can take Sedan Chair or just walk through the typical local small town and then they will reach the entrance to the pavilion. The tall yellow entrance gate is decorated with lions and dragons and etched with an inscription inviting the visitor to climb the ladder and ascent into a "little Fairyland". The temple at the top was built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong (some 300 years ago) and access to it was by an iron chain attached to the cliff. On top of the Jade Seal Hill, guests will visit Ganyu Palace, Duck Hole & Rice Flowing Hole. |
DAY 3 - YICHANG
Shore Excursion (early morning) 6:30am - 8:30am
Hospitality Coffee / Tea Service
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| Three Gorges Projects
Three Gorges Project is one of the largest construction projects ever undertaken in the world, it will forever change the face of the Yangtze River as we know it today.
Possessing comprehensive utilization benefits mainly for flood control, power generation and navigation improvement. It will be a vital important and backbone project in harnessing and developing of the Yangtze River. The Dam site is situated in Sandouping of Yichang City, Hubei Province, 38km upstream from the Gezhouba Dam Lock. The Project calls for the construction of a concrete dam, a hydroelectric power plant and a series of locks just below the scenic Three Gorges region. The project is designed to be built in three phases and is scheduled for completion in year 2009. Measures have been taken to preserve and move the historical and cultural relics found along its banks; however many scenic spots will be adversely affected. Ship docks in Yangjiawan Pier, guests disembark and onboard the tourist coaches with guides. First pass through the Xiling Suspension Bridge, after 5 minutes, passing by the 5-stage ship lock system. Then go straight to the top area of the dam site, namely Tanziling (Jar Hill), to have a bird's eye view of the whole project. Guests will see the model of the Three Gorges Project. If time permits, we can also visit the 185-meter Platform or the right-bank spillway section to have a close observation of the gigantic dam. American Buffet Breakfast On Board Disembark at Yichang - Huangbohe Pier |
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Chongqing is a modern city, with an ancient history spanning more than 3,000 years. It is the nation's fourth municipality after Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin. It encompasses within its borders, a great wealth of water reserves, mineral resources, dense forests and abundant flora and fauna. The focal point of the unique Yangtze Three Gorges tourist industry, Chongqing is a tourist attraction as well as a commercial city.
Situated in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River - at the confluence of Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, in Southwest China, Chongqing is a port city with the largest area and population in China. It has an area of 82,400 square kilometers (31, 800 square miles) and share borders with the provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, Sichuan and Shaanxi. Besides the Han group that forms the majority of its total population of 30.9 million, there are numerous ethnic groups residing in Chongqing, such as Yi, Tibetan, Miao, Qiang, You and Tujia.
Customs
Travelers are allowed to bring into China one bottle of alcoholic beverages and two cartons of cigarettes. There is no limit on the amount of foreign currency (although amounts above US$10,000 must be declared on a customs form).
